NAMI Classes

[Sep 7]

NAMI Mendocino County Offers Free Family-To-Family Education Classes In Fort Bragg

6 Saturdays from September 7 through October 12

12:30 pm to 5:30 pm

NAMI Mendocino County is offering a FREE Family-to-Family Education Course in Fort Bragg on Saturday afternoons. The 12-week class will be taught in 6-double sessions, and is for family members of people with serious psychiatric disorders. Course material covers:

1. Information about the illnesses (symptoms, medications, latest research) ~ schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, OCD, PTSD, substance use, and anxiety disorders
2. Coping skills for handling crisis and relapse
3. Communication and listening techniques
4. Problem solving, limit setting and rehabilitation
5. Self-care and learning how NOT to get caught up in chronic worry and stress
6. Information about connecting with appropriate community services and supports
7. Advocacy for getting better services and fighting stigma

Class size is limited, so call early to register -- 

Sonya 707-937-3339

Mary 707-895-3618